Redmond School District’s $70 million bond was too close to call Tuesday night, with early general election results showing a slight majority of “no” votes.

Initial returns show the small sliver of school district residents in Jefferson County opposed the bond by a two-to-one margin, but voters in Deschutes County nearly voted 50-50, with a very slim majority of votes going against the bond.

District spokesperson Rainier Butler said the district is “hopeful that (the vote) will trend our way” as more ballots are counted through the night.

“Obviously, we can see that we’re down, and that doesn’t look great right now ... but we remain hopeful that it will change over time,” he said. “We’re going to check out for the night and revisit in the morning and see where we’re at.”

The bond will also fund security measures if passed, such as upgrading security camera systems, eliminating multiple entryways at middle and high schools, adding a secure lobby at each elementary school and replacing the district’s emergency communications system. Schools throughout the district will receive LED lighting and energy-efficient windows, along with technology upgrades to modernize classrooms.

If the bond passes, homeowners in the 550-square-mile school district will pay $9 per month for homes valued at $200,000.